IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1 MQXR Service Disconnection resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component MQXR Service. Executing a manipulation as part of Disconnection can lead to resource management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-4942. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component MQXR Service. The manipulation as part of a Disconnection leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere MQ Light 1.x before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (MQXR service crash) via a series of connect and disconnect actions.

The weakness was presented 01/18/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-4942 since 06/24/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere MQ Light 1.0.2

Timelineinfo

06/24/2015 🔍
01/18/2016 +208 days 🔍
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01/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/03/2022 +2357 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-4942 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4942
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80308
SecurityTracker: 1034698

Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2016 10:09
Updated: 07/03/2022 14:37
Changes: 01/19/2016 10:09 (52), 06/17/2018 09:42 (8), 07/03/2022 14:37 (3)
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